BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Plymouth University Kevin Finnegan Programme Leader

Year 1 Semester 1 The Accounting Professional Fundamentals of Accounting Economics for Business Semester 2 Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting Business Law Understanding Financial Markets

Year 2 Semester 1 Financial Accounting and Reporting Quantitative Financial Modelling Elective Choice Semester 2 Corporate Finance Management Accounting List of electives Module Title Financial Institutions and Markets Taxation Introduction to Operations Management Business Ethics An Introduction to International Business Corporate Governance Shaping the Future: creating sustainable organisations Marketing Fundamentals English for Academic Purposes Modern Languages

Optional Placement Year Optional Placement Year Final Year Note Students wishing to take a placement year must study an additional module in Year 2, which is designed to prepare them for their placement.

Final Year Semester 1 Advanced Corporate Finance Advanced Management Accounting Elective Choice Semester 2 Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting List of electives Module Title Auditing Risk Management in International Banking, Insurance and Finance Investment Management Advanced Taxation Corporate Strategy Current Issues in Management Module Title Credit Management Enterprise Creation Enterprise Portfolio International Trade and International Finance Business Research Work-based Learning Modern Languages

Optional Placement Year Overview SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Yr 1 The Accounting Professional (4 weeks) Fundamentals of Accounting (9 weeks) Economics for Business Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting (13 weeks) Understanding Financial Markets Business Law 2 Financial Accounting and Reporting Quantitative Financial Modelling Elective Corporate Finance Management Accounting 3 Optional Placement Year 4 Advanced Corporate Finance Advanced Management Accounting Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting

ACCA Exemptions Advanced Financial Management Advanced Performance Management Advanced Taxation Advanced Audit and Assurance Options Modules – Pick two from four Strategic Business Leader Strategic Business Reporting Strategic Professional Essentials Modules Ethics and Professional Skills module Corporate and Business Law Performance Management Taxation Financial Reporting Audit and Assurance Financial Management Applied Skills Modules Accountant in Business Management Accounting Financial Accounting Applied Knowledge Modules

ICAEW Exemptions

CIMA Exemptions Plus Exemption from all certificate level papers

PALS Peer Assisted Learning Scheme Stage 2 students work with stage 1 students to help with the transition to University Students feel confident to ask questions that they may not ask their lecturers Some feedback from students – what they like: Being able to speak to other students, who had experience of dealing with the problems I was facing from my lack of experience of university life Safe environment to ask questions Seeing examples of work from previous years so I had a better idea of the layout and format of assignments Listening to the views and experiences of both the leaders and other students

Accounting and Finance Graduates’ Skills Some of the key skills developed include: Able to critically evaluate evidence and draw reasoned conclusions The ability to work independently and self-manage learning Able to manipulate financial data and apply statistical concepts Can communicate and present information effectively and analytically Confident to work in groups and be an effective member of a team

Key Points All students are enrolled as student members of the ICAEW at the start of the degree Optional placement year dedicated placement support enhance your CV Excellent Careers team. Dedicated support for Accounting and Finance students. Robust personal tutor system and PALS scheme. Helps to ease the transition to University life.

Selection of First Destinations BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance Trainee Accountants at KPMG, EY and PWC as well as smaller firms (e.g. Francis Clark, Bishop Fleming, Saffery Champness) Finance Graduate at Babcock International Group Corporate Credit Analyst at Mediterranean Bank, Malta Banking advisor at Halifax plc Finance Graduate at Red Bull Internal Auditor at Derriford Hospital Accounts Executive at Fisher Investments UK Trainee Accountant at Tesco plc Assistant Management Accountant at RMG Networks London Data management and pricing at WH Smith plc

Further Information Admissions 01752 585858 Fees and Funding www.plymouth.ac.uk/money Student Loans Co. www.slc.co.uk Students’ Union www.upsu.com My email kevin.finnegan@plymouth.ac.uk